Enrollment No…………………………… DR. RMLNLU, LKO B.A. LL.B./III Sem./ET/Nov.-22/Const.

-I
Time - 03 Hours Max-Marks :- 70
November - 2022
Constitutional Law-I
Note: - I. The Question Paper is divided into 2 Sections i.e. Section - A and Section - B.
II. The Examinee is required to attempt any 4 (four) questions from Section - A and any 2 (two) questions from Section - B.
III. Figures in the margin indicate the Marks.

(SECTION – A) (04X15)

1. "… the framers of the Constitution wanted to leave the personal laws outside
the ambit of Part III of the Constitution. They must have been aware that
these personal laws needed to be reformed in many material particulars and
in fact they wanted to abolish these different personal laws and evolve one
common code. Yet they did not wish that the provisions of the personal laws
should be challenged by reason of the Fundamental Rights .... and so, they
did not intend to include these personal laws within the definition of the
expression "laws in force" under Article 13”. Critically evaluate the above
statement with the help of relevant case law.
2. Discuss, whether States can sub-classify „Scheduled Castes‟ and „Scheduled
Tribes‟ in the Central List to provide preferential treatment to the “weakest
out of the weak”? Also, explain the constitutional position of „reservation in
promotion‟. Justify your answer by referring to the relevant case law.
3. State the facts, issues, and judgements of the following cases:
a. Shayara Bano v. Union of India, (2017) 9 SCC 1.
b. Navtej Singh Johar v. Union of India, AIR 2018 SC 4321.
c. Indian Young Lawyers Association v. State of Kerala, AIR 2018 SC (Supp)
1650.
4. Discuss the scope and limits of the „right to protest‟ under Article 19 of the
Constitution by explaining different forms of protest such as
„demonstration‟, „hartal‟, and „bandh‟.Support your answer with the help of
suitable case law.
5. “Judges have generally borrowed the content either from Directive
Principles of State Policy or from international conventions to which India is
a party, even though the convention has not yet been made a part of domestic
law by appropriate legislation. In the process, many unenumerated rights
have been judicially created most of these rights are part of the right to life
under Article 21”. Elaborate and critically examine the aforesaid statement
by referring to Apex Court decisions.
6. Who is a „minority‟ for the purpose of Article 30? Discuss the right of
linguistic or religious minorities to establish and administer educational
institutions of their choice. Explain, how the exclusion of minority
educational institutions from Art. 15(5) is not violative of Art. 14 of the
Constitution.
(SECTION – B) (02X05)
Write short notes on:
7. Essential religious practices.
8. Legal significance of the Preamble.
9. Test of valid classification.
10. Protection against ex-post-facto law.
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Enrollment No…………………………… DR. RMLNLU, LKO B.A. LL.B./III Sem./ET/Nov.-22/Cont.-II
Time - 03 Hours Max-Marks :- 70
November - 2022
Contract Act-II
Note: - I. The Question Paper is divided into 2 Sections i.e. Section - A and Section - B.
II. The Examinee is required to attempt any 4 (four) questions from Section - A and any 2 (two) questions from Section - B.
III. Figures in the margin indicate the Marks.

(SECTION – A) (04X15)

1. Mr. Ravindra, an agent who is personally liable unsuccessfully defends an

action brought against him for the breach of an unauthorized contract entered
into by him on behalf of his principal. The principal ratifies what he has
done. The agent pays the damages and costs of the suit to the plaintiff. Can
Mr. Ravindra recover, the amount which he makes the payment to the
plaintiff in the action, from the principal. Furnish reasons in the light of the
applicable sections under The Indian Contract Act, 1872 with cases.
2. Can someone of whose existence or connection with the transaction the third
party was totally unaware, sue or be sued in appropriate circumstances on a
contract made by his agent. Discuss with the help of relevant sections under
The Indian Contract Act, 1872.
3. A suit was instituted for the settlement of accounts of partnership dealings
between Mr. Ram, Mr.Roy and Mr. Bharat. The allegation in the plaint was
that Mr.Ram, Mr.Roy and Mr. Bharat constituted a partnership firm and
agreed to jointly carry on the contract work to be carried on Lucknow-
Allahabad Road, the contract work was taken in the name of Mr. Roy, that
Mr. Ram invested a sum of 5Rs.crores while Mr. Bharat invested Rs. 2
crores and that it was agreed MR. Roy should be in the management of the
work, maintaining regular account books and keeping the same for perusal
and inspection for at all times. When Mr. Ram demanded Mr. Roy to settle
the account of the partnership and pay the money due to partners, he refused
to show that account or settle the same on the footing that there can not be
any partnership between the parties as there is no business to be carried on
by the partners and that a single contract with the Govt. can not be the
subject matter of partnership. Argue on behalf of Mr.Ram and decide with
the relevant provisions under the Indian Partnership Act, 1932 and leading
case law.
4. Discuss the Rights of unpaid seller against Goods under the Sale of Goods
Act, 1930 in detail.
5. A person who is not a partner on fact is held liable as if he were a partner
because he may put himself in a position where those dealing with the firm
 were led to believe that he was a partner in fact. Enumerate the basis for this
liability with reference to the Indian Partnership Act,1932 elaborately.
6. Mr.Gulab Roy, an auctioneer employed to sell goods omitted negligently to
insert in the conditions of sale a proviso usually inserted in them, and in
consequence of the omission the sale was rendered nugatory. Whether he
was entitled to claim any compensation or remuneration for his services
from the principal? Provide reasons mentioning the applicable sections under
The Indian Contract Act, 1872.
(SECTION – B) (02X05)
Write short notes on:
7. An agent delivers goods, on which he has a lien, on board a ship, to be be
conveyed on account and at the risk of the principal. Can the agent revive the
lien by stopping the goods in transit. Explain with the help of applicable
provisions under the Sale of Goods Act, 1930 and The Indian Contract Act,
1872.
8. Bount vs. The War Office (1953) 1 All ER 1071. Enumerate facts and
judgement mentioning corresponding provisions under the Indian Contract
Act, 1872.
9. If the liability of the principal debtor is scaled down, the liability of the
surety is also to that extent reduced. Do you agree with this statement?
Furnish reasons mentioning applicable provisions under The Indian Contract
Act, 1872.
10. Unless and until indemnified has suffered a loss he is not entitled to sue the
indemnifier. Critically analyze this statement with leading case law and the
relevant sections under The Indian Contract Act, 1872.
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Enrollment No…………………………… DR. RMLNLU, LKO B.A. LL.B./III Sem./ET/Nov.-22/Eco-III
Time - 03 Hours Max-Marks :- 70
November - 2022
Economics-III
Note: - I. The Question Paper is divided into 2 Sections i.e. Section - A and Section - B.
II. The Examinee is required to attempt any 4 (four) questions from Section - A and any 2 (two) questions from Section - B.
III. Figures in the margin indicate the Marks.

(SECTION – A) (04X15)

1. ‘Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSME) can serve as a growth

engine to the economy, provided they are offered with adequate
opportunities to function’. Giving arguments in favor of the given statement,
discuss the current problems of this sector and approaches to solve them.
2. Comment on the magnitude and the reasons for the growth of black money
in the economy. What strategies could be adopted to axe its growth in the
new economy?
3. WTO agreements promised free and fair growth of trade for all nations,
however its working has not been able to provide justice to all. Discuss.
4. Discuss various defects in the money market in India and elaborate on the
reforms introduced in money market post 1991 to resolve it.
5. Enumerate the structure and functions of financial intermediaries in the
providing finances to the capital market and discuss the role of SEBI as a
regulatory body of the capital market.
6. Supporting your answers with data, discuss the most chronic and pressing
problem of the Indian economy today and devise strategies to resolve the
same.
(SECTION – B) (02X05)
Write short notes on:
7. Service sector and Indian economy.
8. Poverty line in India.
9. Dispute settlement mechanisms in industries.
10. Globalization measures in the economy.
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Enrollment No…………………………… DR. RMLNLU, LKO B.A. LL.B./III Sem./ET/Nov.-22/Fam.-I
Time - 03 Hours Max-Marks :- 70
November - 2022
Family Law-I
Note: - I. The Question Paper is divided into 2 Sections i.e. Section - A and Section - B.
II. The Examinee is required to attempt any 4 (four) questions from Section - A and any 2 (two) questions from Section - B.
III. Figures in the margin indicate the Marks.

(SECTION – A) (04X15)

1. Compare the essentials of a valid marriage under Islamic law and secular
law?
(b) Discuss the validity of the following marriages. Give reasons.
1. Ismail, a Muslim male wants to marry his wife’s cousin in the wife’s
lifetime
2. A, a 24-year-old Muslim boy marries his 19-year-old maternal cousin
under Special Marriage Act, 1954
2. A, a 28-year-old girl was married to a 30-year-old non-male under the
special Marriage Act, 1954
2. A Muslim man wants to marry his brother’s widow
2. An 18 year old girl marries a 20 year old boy under the special Marriage
Act, 1954
2. A Muslim female after going a sex change operation marries a Muslim
Female according to Muslim law.
2. A Muslim marries his uncle's wife during her iddat period,
2. A Muslim male marries his adoptive sister
2. A Muslim marries a Jewish Girl according to Muslim Law,
2. A Sunni contracts a Muta Marriage with a Shia female.
2. Advice the couple:
(a) Ramesh and his wife Priya were gainfully employed, though Priya
was getting a better salary than her husband. Ramesh got transferred to
another city. After a while, Priya proposed that her husband resign his
job and stay with her, but he refused. A few months later, Ramesh
filed a suit for restitution of conjugal rights. They are married under
HMA, 1955.
(b) Anju and Bhushan married under Hindu law and have a 6 yr old
daughter. Anju did not want any more children. Bhushan wanted to
have a son. In the last two years, Anju aborted four pregnancies
against Bhushan's wishes. Bhushan filed a petition for divorce on the
 ground of mental cruelty. Anju argued that in factbhushan was cruel to
her refusing to use contraceptives and impregnating her against her
will four times within two years.
(c) H and W married against the wishes of their parents under HMA,
1955. After 3 years of a happy marriage, H met with an accident and
his mental health suffered. His behavior became erratic and he
suffered from fits. He lost his job and tried to commit suicide and
when W prevented him from doing so, he pushed her against the wall
with great force. She staggered and fell. She received multiple injuries
on her head and face. Next day she left him. H wants her back and
contends that he loves her, had no intention to hit her or even harm her
and whatever he did was under fits of insanity over which he had no
control.
3. What is importance of ceremonies under the Hindu law; explain with help of
relevant provisions and case laws?
(b) Discuss the validity of the following marriages. Give reasons.
1. A, marries a widow aged 17 years during her pregnancy
2. A, marries his paternal aunt's son’s son's daughter.
3. A, marries her maternal aunts daughter’s son’s son.
4. A, marries his wife’s sister’s daughter
5. A, marries his paternal uncle
6. A married W. Prior to marriage W's uterus was removed by a
surgical operation and she was not in position to conceive a child
though capable of sexual intercourse. This fact was hidden from A
7. M, a 19 year old women marry a 12 year old boy
8. A wants to marry her father’s Sister’s Husband ( sister is dead)
9. A after disclosing the fact to B that she suffers from depression and
has been using psychotropic drugs for years marries him.
10. A, 16 year's old underwent the ceremonies of a Hindu marriage
with B under the belief that he was C. She has refused to
accompany him on discovery the truth.
4. Ahmed married Anam in 2015. Due to his aggressive behavior, there were
constant quarrel between the couples. After a major fight in November 2016,
Anam left the matrimonial home. Ahmed messaged her and said that if she
doesn’t come back within twenty-four hours, consider herself divorced.
Anam did not come back. After four months of this incident, due to the
 efforts of the friends and relatives of the couple, Anam came back and they
started living together again as husband and wife. In September 2019, a
daughter was born to them. Ahmed was not happy as he wanted a son and
asked Anam to give up the child, she refused. As a result, the relationship
between the couple became strained.
Ahmed married Shehnaz again in December 2019. He sent Anam back to her
parent’s house. For a few months he sent a certain amount of money but then
it stopped. Anam tried to contact him but he refused to even acknowledge
her presence. Tired of the charade, Anam filed an application for
maintenance for herself and her infant daughter in August 2020.
Ahmed refused maintenance saying that he has divorced Anam and as there
was no inter-mediate marriage of Anam, hence there living together was
Haram (prohibited) and the child is illegitimate. Hence he is not obligated to
maintain them. He provided Anam some money as maintenance for the iddat
period. Decide in the light of Islamic law and case laws. (Both the parties
belong to Sunni sect)
5. Sneha and Azhar met during their undergraduate course and fell in love. In
the final year of their course, they rented an apartment and started living
together. After the completion of the course, both got job in Bangalore.
Sneha started living with her friends and Azhar with his. After 8 months,
they decided to start living with each other and with the help of Sneha’s
elder sister bought a house. The house was in the name of Sneha but the EMI
is being paid mostly by Azhar. Most of the financial responsibilities are on
Azhar despite them having the same amount of income.
Within 1 year of living together Sneha conceives. Azhar is very happy and
proposes Sneha for marriage. Sneha refuses saying that this is not the right
time. Sneha delivers a baby girl and takes a sabbatical. The relationship
between the Azhar and Sneha is getting strained day by day. There are
frequents fights and quarrels. Azhar spends most of the time in office or
when at home with their daughter. Sneha due to this negligence has started
confiding in a friend Samar and they have become quite close. When Azhar
comes to know about this fact, he becomes very angry and pushes Sneha to
the wall and leaves the house saying that he will never come back and they
have no relationship anymore.
Four months after the incident, according to his parents’ wishes, he marries
Aaliya under Muslim law. Sneha after coming to know about this wants
maintenance for her daughter and herself. Aaliya comes to know about
Azhar's earlier affair which has hid from her is livid and leaves him.
 (a) Advise what remedies are available to Sneha.
(b) What advise will you give to Aaliya?
(c) What are the defenses available to Azhar against both Sneha and
Aaliya?
6. A child marriage took place between Mohan and Meena. Later Mohan (after
reaching majority) married Rupal and had two sons with her. On account of
some differences, she left the house of Mohan. Rupal is claiming
maintenance from Mohan under HAMA, HMA and CrPC. Mohan pleaded
that since his marriage to her being a bigamous marriage and void, she
cannot claim maintenance. Rupal pleaded that since the earlier marriage of
Mohan was a child marriage, its void and her marriage is a valid marriage.
Can Rupal claim maintenance under any above mentioned provisions? Is
Meena entitled to maintenance? Decide.
(SECTION – B) (02X05)
Write short notes on:
7. Who is a Hindu under Hindu Law? Explain with the help of decided cases.
Ada has a Hindu mother and a Muslim father. Can Hindu law be applied on
her?
8. Explain the rationale of iddat? Why are the periods of iddat different in
cases of death and divorce? Is a woman obligatory to observe iddat after
khula divorce?
9. Write a short note on sources of Hindu Law.
10.What remedy, if any is available to a Hindu as well as a Muslim wife when
the husband attempts to force her to lead an immoral life.
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Enrollment No…………………………… DR. RMLNLU, LKO B.A. LL.B./III Sem./ET/Nov.-22/Hist-III
Time - 03 Hours Max-Marks :- 70
November - 2022
History-III
Note: - I. The Question Paper is divided into 2 Sections i.e. Section - A and Section - B.
II. The Examinee is required to attempt any 4 (four) questions from Section - A and any 2 (two) questions from Section - B.
III. Figures in the margin indicate the Marks.

(SECTION – A) (04X15)

1. What were the broad legal issues involved in the case of Raja Nand Kumar?
2. What were the main objectives for the passage of the Act of Settlement?
How did the Act impact upon the premise of judicial accountability of
executive action which was sought to be created with the institution of the
Supreme Court of Judicature at Calcutta?
3. How did the first installment of reforms introduced by Lord Cornwallis in
his first tenure as the Governor General exhibit and ensure simplicity,
economy and purity of justice which were the keynote of these reform
measures?
4. What were the rules and regulations that governed appeals from the Sadar
Diwani Adalat to the Privy Council? What were the facts of the case of
Andrew Hunter vs. The Raja of Burdwan?
5. The Indian Councils Act of 1892 was only an Amending Act and imposing
results could not be expected after its passage. Critically appraise the Act in
the light of this statement.
6. What were the distinctive features of the Provincial Autonomy as envisaged
in the Provincial Governments Act of 1935 and how real was it in practice?
Discuss.
(SECTION – B) (02X05)
Write short notes on:
7. What was the occasion for the first Jury Trial in Madras and its significance?
8. Why the case of Rama Kamati, ‘a notable Trial’ in the annals of British Law
Courts of Bombay?
9. What was the purpose for the establishment of the Small Causes by the
Company?
10. How did the Doctrine of Constructive Inhabitacy cause friction between the
Supreme Court and the Company Courts?
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Enrollment No…………………………… DR. RMLNLU, LKO B.A. LL.B./III Sem./ET/Nov.-22/Pol.-III
Time - 03 Hours Max-Marks :- 70
November - 2022
Political Science-III
Note: - I. The Question Paper is divided into 2 Sections i.e. Section - A and Section - B.
II. The Examinee is required to attempt any 4 (four) questions from Section - A and any 2 (two) questions from Section - B.
III. Figures in the margin indicate the Marks.

(SECTION – A) (04X15)

1. Discuss the key features of the theory of Realism. Also explain different
types of realism.
2. Discuss the US foreign policy since the Second World War.
3. "Critically discuss the main features of Indian foreign policy since the 1990s.
4. What is globalization? Describe the different phases of globalization
according to Thomas Friedman.
5. Discuss the Indo-US relations in the post Cold War world order.
6. Critically discuss the functioning of SAARC in Present times?
(SECTION – B) (02X05)
Write short notes on:
7. 'Comprehensive national power (CNP).
8. 'End of history' debate.
9. Gujral doctrine.
10. 'Clash of civilizations'.
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Enrollment No…………………………… DR. RMLNLU, LKO B.A. LL.B./III Sem./ET/Nov.-22/Psy-III
Time - 03 Hours Max-Marks :- 70
November - 2022
Psychology-III
Note: - I. The Question Paper is divided into 2 Sections i.e. Section - A and Section - B.
II. The Examinee is required to attempt any 4 (four) questions from Section - A and any 2 (two) questions from Section - B.
III. Figures in the margin indicate the Marks.

(SECTION – A) (04X15)

1. What are the response patterns associated with malingering? Examine the
various techniques used to detect malingering.
2. Discuss the various syndromes of child abuse. Examine the relevant psycho-
legal issues.
3. Critically examine the rehabilitation approaches for juveniles. Discuss the
psycho-legal issues associated with amenability to rehabilitation
assessments.
4. Examine the impact of imprisonment and overcrowding on prison inmates.
Discuss the adjustment mechanisms predominantly used by prisoners to
adapt to the prison environment.
5. Judges and jurors frequently tend to rely on heuristics rather than absolute
rationality to take important legal decisions. Elucidate.
6. Critically examine the techniques used in the polygraph test. Discuss the
relevant psycho-legal issues.
(SECTION – B) (02X05)
Write short notes on:
7. Children as witnesses.
8. Reality monitoring.
9. Hypnosis as a forensic tool.
10. Brain fingerprinting.
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Enrollment No…………………………… DR. RMLNLU, LKO B.A. LL.B./III Sem./ET/Nov.-22/Soci.-III
Time - 03 Hours Max-Marks :- 70
November - 2022
Sociology-III
Note: - I. The Question Paper is divided into 2 Sections i.e. Section - A and Section - B.
II. The Examinee is required to attempt any 4 (four) questions from Section - A and any 2 (two) questions from Section - B.
III. Figures in the margin indicate the Marks.

(SECTION – A) (04X15)

1. Explain the unique features of the Bhoodan-gramdan movement. Critically

evaluate the fundamental ideology and philosophy of this movement.
2. Explain the ecological worldview and philosophy of the Chipko movement.
Comment on the style of leadership of the campaign.
3. What are the essential features of any social movement? Then, explain the
concept of the ‘new social movement’ with some examples.
4. Comment on the changing socio-political discourse of peasant/farmer
movements in India. Substantiate your answer with some examples.
5. Write an essay on ‘Tribal society and development discourse in India’.
6. Critically evaluate the role of women as the makers of modern India. Then,
substantiate your answer with some examples.
(SECTION – B) (02X05)
Write short notes on:
7. Liberal and organized capitalism.
8. Environmental issues of the first-world and the third-world.
9. Law and legal culture.
10. Champaran movement.
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